Sr. Regulatory Counsel, Data Center Power & Utilities

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.SR. REGULATORY COUNSEL, DATA CENTER POWER & UTILITIESRESPONSIBILITIES:Provide expert legal guidance on regulatory matters for power and utility service at SpaceXSI datacenter and compute sites, including authorization to take and use large amounts of power, interconnection, tariffs, and related utility approvalsLead engagement with federal, state, and local regulators, public utility commissions, grid operators, and utilities to obtain the approvals required to power datacenter operationsAdvise on large-load interconnections, retail and wholesale power arrangements, utility service applications, and special contracts or tariffs for high-demand sitesAssess regulatory pathways, timelines, and risk for new sites and expansions, including siting, generation, transmission, and behind-the-meter optionsCollaborate with internal stakeholders to brief regulators and utility counterparties and to align legal strategy with site development, engineering, and operationsDraft and negotiate utility and power agreements that implement approved service, including interconnection, service, and related operational termsSupport permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure tied to datacenter load, and coordinate with environmental, real estate, and construction counsel where those issues affect power authorizationTrack regulatory developments that affect datacenter power use and standardize playbooks so teams can move new sites through approval faster and with less riskBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:JD or foreign equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school8+ years of legal experience focused on utilities, energy, or power, including work with government agencies, regulatory bodies, or utilitiesPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Direct experience obtaining authorization for significant power usage, ideally for datacenters, large industrial loads, or other high-demand facilitiesKnowledge of state utility commission practice, federal energy regulation, interconnection processes, and utility tariffs8+ years of relevant regulatory experience, ideally a mix of: Top-tier law firm training in energy, utility, or infrastructure regulationIn-house experience at a utility, datacenter or technology company, energy developer, or industrial operatorDemonstrated experience advising on regulatory strategy and drafting filings, applications, and utility agreements with limited outside-counsel relianceAbility to drive approvals end to end on accelerated timelinesPrior exposure to large-scale power infrastructure, mission-critical facilities, or complex generation and interconnection projectsComfort working where the regulatory pathway for new load is evolving or unsettledDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal turnaround timeADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Must be admitted to the bar, in good standing, in at least one U.S. stateMust be available to work extended hours and weekends as neededWillingness to travel 4 to 6 times a year to different SpaceX offices for a week at a timeThis position requires being onsite at a designated SpaceX office; remote work will not be consideredCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Pay Range: Level 3: $235,000.00 - $305,000.00Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. 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